In the Media: The Connections Between Smell, Memory, and Health
Dr. Kerry J. Ressler discusses his research into how odors may be linked to trauma.
PTSD / Trauma Related Content
In the Media: Yes, Emotional Trauma Can Affect the Brain
Dr. Martin Teicher comments on how the developing brains of young children respond to trauma.
In the Media: Looking From Afar – People With Loved Ones in Israel, Gaza With Constant Trauma
Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia warns that the images and news from the Israel-Hamas war may have an effect on the health and well-being of some.
In the Media: A Decade After the Marathon Bombing, Reflection and Renewal
Former Boston Police commissioner, Ed Davis, praises McLean’s LEADER (Law Enforcement, Active Duty, Emergency Responder) program in the wake of the tragedy to provide mental health services to this population.
In the Media: How To Protect Your Mental Health While Reflecting on the Boston Marathon Bombings
Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia urges people not to be ashamed if they’re struggling with painful memories surrounding the Boston Marathon bombings.
In the Media: How Black People Can Cope With the Trauma of Witnessing Repeated Death and Violence Against Them
Listen to Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia discuss collective trauma and offer ways to cope.
In the Media: Detachment Predicts Worse Post-Traumatic Outcomes
The research of Dr. Lauren A. M. Lebois and others demonstrates that feelings of detachment after a traumatic event are a marker of more severe psychiatric issues
In the Media: Persistent Dissociation and Its Neural Correlates in Predicting Outcomes After Trauma Exposure
Listen to Dr. Lauren A. M. Lebois discusses persistent dissociation following trauma exposure and whether it can forecast later psychiatric issues.
In the Media: In Jumpy Flies and Fiery Mice, Scientists See the Roots of Human Emotions
Listen to Dr. Kerry J. Ressler discuss how studying animal emotions is helping researchers understand post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
In the Media: French Catholic Church Abuse Report Highlights the Special Toll Faced by Boys
A Grand Rounds lecture by Dr. Matthew A. Robinson is referenced in an article about childhood sexual abuse.
In the Media: 9/11 Flashbacks, Traumatic Memories and Stress Impacting People on 20-Year Anniversary
“It’s important to help folks recognize that a trauma reaction or feeling unsafe in the context of an event that made a lot of folks feel unsafe is reasonable.” – Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia
In the Media: Dayton Families Sought for Study on Whether Trauma Can Be Inherited
“The results of this study will help us understand why some children are more vulnerable to developing mental and physical health problems, while others seem surprisingly resilient.” – Dr. Kerry J. Ressler
In the Media: A Cure for Violence
“When something happens to you in the real world, how do you use your conscious mind and these skills that you learned to respond in a way that you’ll later be happy with and not one that you will regret?” – Dr. Kerry J. Ressler
In the Media: This Is America – Why We Need to Validate Each Other’s Pain
“When we think about historical trauma, especially for people of color, it has always been about ... invalidation.” – Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia
In the Media: The Internet Says ‘Check In on Your Black Friends.’ It’s More Complex Than That.
Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia and others present ways to support people of color who are experiencing racial trauma.
In the Media: Could Group Therapy Get a Boost From Psychedelics?
Dr. Robert C. Meisner and other experts comment on a new clinical trial that will use psychedelic drugs to treat PTSD.
In the Media: 7 Red Flags You’re Experiencing Trauma From the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Matthew A. Robinson and other health professionals examine the signs of pandemic-induced trauma.
In the Media: How Ecstasy and Psilocybin Are Shaking Up Psychiatry
Experts, including Dr. Bertha K. Madras, discuss research into the use of psychedelics for treating depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
In the Media: Through the Eyes of a Child
Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia and other experts examine types of childhood trauma and discuss research into adverse childhood experiences.
In the Media: Between-Network Brain Architecture Indicative of Trauma-Related Dissociative Symptoms
Drs. Lauren A. M. Lebois, Milissa Kaufman, et al, find that brain imaging analyses can uncover changes in functional connections between brain regions linked to dissociative symptoms following trauma.
